Spokane calendar

Upcoming

Photographing wildlife – The Spokane Audubon Society hosts Roger Hartman speaking on wildlife photography techniques, 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Riverview Retirement Community, 1801 E. Upriver Drive.

Benefit concert – Joel Weldon and Catalyst will perform in concert, 7 p.m. Friday at Life Center Church, 1202 N. Government Way, to benefit the Nicholls family; 924-0466.

Swimming tryouts – The Spokane Area Swimming group team tryouts will be at 5 p.m. every Monday through Feb. 20 beginning Monday at the Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place, and at 5:25 p.m. every Tuesday through Feb. 21 beginning next Tuesday at the Shadle Park Pool at Longfellow and Ash. Slots are available for youth ages 6-16 who can swim 25 yards freestyle and backstroke; 326-7546.

Spokane City Forum – The monthly luncheon features Spokesman-Review editor Steven Smith speaking on “A Question of Values: Why Healthy Communities Require a Healthy Press,” 11:45 a.m. Jan. 18 at First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar. Tickets are $8.50 for adults or $5 for students. Reservations are required; 777-1555.

Genocide discussion – Hosted by SFCC instructors Richard Baldasty (philosophy), Nancy Street (psychology) and Evelyn Florio (sociology) and Anuak genocide survivor Agwa Taka, 9:30 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Spokane Falls Community College SUB Lounges A and B, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive; 533-2698.

Women’s empowerment event – Join the Agnes Kehoe Progressive Alliance in watching the premiere episode of “Commander in Chief” followed by a discussion on activism in the community, 7 p.m. Jan. 19 at The Met, 901 W. Sprague. The suggested donation is $15; 443-1100.